The Bell Jar | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapter 1

1. What national event is Esther concerned with as the book opens?

The execution of the Rosenbergs

2. Why is Esther living in New York City in the summer of 1953?

As the award for winning a writing contest, she is interning at a fashion magazine.

3. Which of the girls at the Amazon does Esther spend the most time with?

Doreen

4. What trait makes Esther admire Jay Cee?

Her intelligence

5. What nickname does Doreen give Betsy?

Pollyanna Cowgirl

6. Why does Esther like Doreen?

She is witty and sarcastic.

7. What keeps Esther and Doreen from attending the magazine party?

They decide to go to a bar for drinks with Lenny and Frankie.

8. Why does Esther hope she will be paired up with Lenny instead of Frankie?

Like Esther, Lenny is tall while Frankie is short.

9. Why does Esther order vodka...
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